Tag: philippines
Bureau of Immigration Bans Personnel from NAIA
“Bureau of Immigration Bans Personnel from NAIA” details a recent Bureau of Immigration (BI) July 26 Press Release. BI’s port operations division (POD) chief Grifton…
Manila Mayor Orders Jollibee & McDonald’s to Hire Old Geezers
I like this new Manila mayor. In contrast to former Manila chiefs, Isko Moreno is on a fast track to “git ‘er done.” While former…
Six Pesos Senior Smiles
Six pesos senior smiles. That’s all it takes. 12 ¢ to brighten a senior citizen’s day in the Philippines. It all started last month. Seems…
Want to Spend Six Years in a Philippines Jail? Commit Adultery.
You CAN go to jail in the Philippines if you commit adultery!
Guimaras’ Thriving Tourism Farm: Sustituido
My asawa and I were riding the banca boat from Parola Wharf in Iloilo City back home to the Jordan Wharf in Guimaras. Guimaras is…
Dead Lizard Found in Angelina Whole Wheat Bread
I retired to the Philippines almost ten years ago. Been married to a beautiful Filipina for over 19 years. I’ve settled into a routine of…
Teacher w/Third Eye Sees Dead Pupil
The young boy was only 10 years old. Sadly, a victim of dengue fever in Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas. The lad passed away on June…
Filipinos Ranked World’s 3rd Sexiest Nationality
I had just polished off a cup of Good Day Vanilla Latte coffee. Another morning habit along with reading the online newspapers. While perusing Google…
Remarkable Risk Takers, Achievers & Positive People
“Remarkable Risk Takers, Achievers & Positive People.” It takes a certain amount of moxy to leave your home country and move to the Philippines. First…
Guimaras SeaOil Pumps Up Piglets for Sale
Since diesel fuel was down by 1.05 pesos a liter we stopped at our local SeaOil outlet to gas up. We were returning from a…
Unearthly Quiet Settles over our Island Province
The kids are gone. Because our niece and nephew had to register for school yesterday, their summer vacation with us is over. The kids have…
Philippines: “Hotter than a Pepper Sprout”
I was listening to a CD the other day. Yep, The Crusty Old Expat does not have any MP3’s or any of those other high…
